Year 5 Parents/Carers Information

Class Teacher: Ms S Khanom

Teaching Assistant: Mrs J Davies 

Additional Support: Mrs J Clegg, Mrs J Morris and Mrs P Nixon

READING:

Children should read their reading book band book at least three times a week.  Reading records should be signed to reflect this. Children will not able to change their reading books unless it has read from beginning to end twice.  Children are encouraged to read for pleasure hence they have a library book.  They must also complete a reading journal homework which will be checked on every Monday.

Spelling:

Spelling homework is dependent on children’s abilities.  All children will have their new spellings on Tuesdays which also is spelling test day.  Children are encouraged to use the spelling frame website to assist in their learning.

Maths:

Children are very familiar with TT Rockstars and will continue to use this to support their multiplication knowledge.   The same website also allows children to develop their number facts knowledge (Number Bots).   Maths tests will take place every Wednesday.

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Your child will have all log-in details for websites, however please contact me if there any issues.

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HOMEWORK

Contact:

year5teacher@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk

Twitter:

@Ms_Khanom

School Uniform

Our school colours are:

• Red sweatshirts
• Grey/black trousers and skirts
• Grey/black tights or leggings
• White polo shirts or shirts

Uniforms are as follows:

• Red sweatshirt or cardigan
• White polo shirt/shirt
• School book bag with school logo
• Grey/black trousers  or
• Grey/black skirt or
• Red gingham dress
• Grey/black tights or leggings
• Black shoes or black trainers (Year 6 must wear shoes)
• Optional: Plain, fitted black headscarf
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PE kits are as follows:

• White/red T-shirt
• Black shorts
• Gym bag
• Suitable trainers (Not studded football boots)
• black joggers and sweatshirts

PE kits should be fully named.

Parents are responsible for ensuring their child brings their PE kit to school when needed.

Jewellery

Children are not permitted to wear jewellery in the school grounds due to health and safety risks. If your child has had their ears pierced then they should wear studs in school.

Make up

We do not consider make up appropriate and children are not permitted to wear any such products. However, there may be exceptions in extreme circumstances at the headteacher’s discretion (i.e. a child may be permitted to cover heavy scarring / skin damage).